Tax Deductions for Photographers: A 1099 Guide
In short: US photographers paid on a 1099 can deduct camera bodies, lenses and lighting, editing software such as Lightroom and Photoshop, studio rent, travel to shoots, and equipment and liability insurance. Larger gear purchases may need to be depreciated over time, and gear used only for personal photography doesn't count.
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Tax Deductions for Freelance Photographers in Australia
In short: Freelance photographers in Australia can claim camera equipment, software subscriptions, computers and storage, props and studio costs, insurance, marketing, and travel to shoot locations. A photography business with an aggregated turnover under $10 million that uses the simplified depreciation rules can claim the business-use share of each item costing less than $20,000 in full in the year it is first used.
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